| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Big Ball Mountain, Black Snoot, Mt. Shaw, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Shaw Trail, Tate Mountain Trail, High Ridge Trail, Black Snout Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, October 29, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Logging has started at the parking area. Best to stay left from the parking area along the brook to not lose your way. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There are a full blowdowns on Shaw Trail though not a great obstacle. |
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 | Comments: |
Didn't encounter snow until almost to Black Snout, from Black Snout to Mt Shaw there was about 2" of wet snow. Going down Shaw Trail there was snow on top of leaves making for a slow decent. Even after the snow the leaves were deep and wet hiding the rocks below. |
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 | Name: |
JOHN (LAG) Lagasse |
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 | E-Mail: |
mrplumislander@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-10-30 |
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 | Link: |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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